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DJs, stages, and event companies strive to create traditional pyrotechnic effects without the flame and health hazards, using cold spark machines. These stage special effects machines are certified to CE, UL, and EN14971 standards, making them a safe alternative to pyrotechnics for both indoor and outdoor environments.
The cold spark fountain produces cool-to-the-touch sparks, providing sophisticated and consistent cold spark effects that enhance the overall visual impact of the event. Whether it's corporate events, wedding ceremonies, private celebrations, or product launches, these sparkler machines are the perfect solution for creating magical moments without requiring specific licenses or venue permits.
However, it is important to understand that a cold spark fountain can function optimally only when it is placed and set up accurately on the stage. Your clients will be satisfied with optimal performance and no downtime issues. It would result in a high-impact event, DJ party, or stage setup featuring cool-to-touch sparks without fire, smoke, or flames.
This blog will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up your cold spark machine, including installation, setup, control, and maintenance, to ensure uninterrupted performance at each event.
So, let’s move ahead.
As a DJ setup or stage and event company, it is important to keep your special effect equipment in excellent condition to provide consistent and flawless performance. Cold spark machines are no exception. Accurate placement and positioning of these cold sparklers will support your business and yield recurring customers for a long time.
Certain conditions, such as angled staging or air currents, can cause the sparks from the cold spark fountain machine to fall inappropriately due to incorrect placement. Therefore, as a general industry safe practice, it is recommended to place your cold spark machine with safety parameters of 6 feet or 1.8 meters around it to ensure safe performance.
Additionally, the surface of the stage, event, or DJ setup should be strictly non-flammable to avoid any fire hazards. The cold spark fountain utilizes flame-retardant titanium powder. However, to maintain a high level of safety, it is recommended to use concrete or flame-retardant staging materials, or metal risers.
To ensure safe spark output from the cold sparkler, the ceiling height, weight, ventilation in the area, and venue compliance issues must be strictly adhered to.
The cold sparks can range from 3 ft to 16 ft in different models, so the ceiling height should be at least 2 ft more than the spark’s height. It helps to avoid fire risks to ceiling heights, curtains, drapery, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the venue. An even surface is critical for guaranteeing stable ground placement and preventing any potential risks to attendees due to unstable ground.
These factors support a smooth and risk-free performance of cold sparklers at the venue, ensuring the safety of your team and audience and avoiding any chance of equipment mishandling.
A cold spark fountain functions optimally only if it has accurate power supply requirements in any DJ setup or at any stage event. Using the wrong power outlets can lead to equipment failure or damage, costing your business the loss of your reputation. Therefore, before any event or live show, ensure that you check the power outlets prior to installing the cold spark machine.
It is recommended to check the local area’s standard power voltage used to run the electrical equipment. Initiate by connecting your cold spark fountain to a power outlet, usually in grounded mains (220?V/110?V). Additionally, you need to verify the power consumption of your cold sparkler, which typically ranges between 400W and 700W. As a safety standard, using proper power outlets and avoiding daisy chains ensures your team avoids the risk of voltage drops in live events.
You can choose a remote-controlled cold spark fountain if you run a small DJ setup or event business. But, in large setups, using the sparkler machine with DMX control functionality is recommended. It provides complete flexibility and control over spark output’s height, timing, and duration, along with synchronization with moving head lights and music. As a precautionary step, always preheat the machine for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure there is no misfire or any performance issue impacting the visual outcomes.
A cold spark firework machine creates cool-to-touch sparks using titanium-zirconium alloy powder. Spark powder loading is a critical step in ensuring the smooth functioning of the machine. Therefore, it is recommended to use only the manufacturer-specified spark powder in the unit to maintain safety compliance and the warranty provided.
A prescribed amount of granule quantity should be added to the cold sparkler’s hopper using the measuring scoop. It is recommended that you pour the spark powder gently into the hopper without any pressure, resulting in a smooth dispersion of cold sparks. Avoid overfilling the machine or using your own spark powder, as these actions may lead to obstructions, equipment damage, and performance problems.
Different models have varied capacities for ingesting granule powder, so reading the instructions carefully can help the unit create perfect sparks. In a typical setup, the cold spark machines’ intake of titanium-zirconium powder ranges between 50-80 grams of powder per load.
Following the above steps ensures smooth loading of the cold spark fountain with uninterrupted spark dispersion in DJ parties, corporate setups, and stage performances.
After setting up and loading the cold spark machine for a DJ or live show, it is important to conduct a test fire to assess its performance. This step ensures the unit performs optimally with accurate spark dispersion if any further height tuning is required. The fire testing enables technicians to verify all safety parameters, including duration control.
Rasha Professional’s AllSparx cold spark machine supports spark dispersion at three different heights—3 ft, 6 ft, and 9 ft. This feature enables event companies, venue owners, and rentals to fine-tune the height according to their specific requirements.
The provision of a height adjustment plays a critical role in ensuring safety compliance in specific venues with low ceiling heights, as the spark's height should be 2 feet less than the ceiling's height. In the indoor setup, the spark’s height can range from 3 to 9 ft, whereas in outdoor settings, the spark height can go up to 16 ft.
With DMX compatibility, the technicians can sync the duration, height, and timing of the spark dispersion with lights and music. This synchronization testing ensures the precise meeting of overall visual outcomes and safety parameters.
After test-firing, you can now assess the cold spark machine setup with its safe operation and live control settings. Some models provide RFID cards that support preset usage limits. However, it doesn’t provide real-time control over spark outcomes, as once the card is active, it continuously operates even during pause time, and you need to insert a new card to stop or restart the preset countdown.
Rasha Professional’s AllSparx cold spark machine supports more flexibility and control over its operations with DMX and IR control mechanisms. Large setups, such as DJ parties at corporate galas, stage performances at a large private ceremony, or a massive live event, utilize the DMX control. With spark effects, you can easily synchronize music, lights, and stage cues to create memorable moments. You can perform all these functions directly from the console, which allows you to set the detailed duration, height, and intensity of the spark dispersion.
For the smaller setups like private DJ parties and theme-based events consisting of small gatherings, using the IR control functionality is an ideal fit. Considering the DMX vs. remote modes, the former provides more customization and improved communication, while the latter is a perfect fit for small setups due to its ease of usage functionality.
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Cold spark maintenance is critical post-event and enables your machine to remain durable. Therefore, proper shutdown of the machine is essential for keeping it safe for future use.
To protect the internal parts of the machine after the event, allow a 5-minute cooling period. The procedure is done with a blower fan that helps the unit to cool down after the last emission of sparks. Once the machine has completely cooled down, it is now time to empty the granules from the hopper.
Make sure to follow the storage guidance to keep the granules in good condition for next use. The dry powder storage needs to be followed to avoid the entrance of moisture in the powder, as it can affect the quality of sparks in future events.
Wipe down the external chamber and any powder residue to ensure the unit is clean and dry. Only a nonabrasive, dry clean cloth should be used to clean the unit, as any liquid can damage the machine.
After that, it's time to store the machine in a dry and cool area that is away from direct sunlight, and the unit should be placed in a flight case to protect it. In addition, keeping the class D fire extinguisher is also recommended while storing and using the machine to put down fires rising from combustible materials.
Following all pointers helps your business to keep cold spark fountains event-ready for long durations.
The safe distance from a cold spark machine is usually 6 feet (1.8 meters) around the unit. This keeps guests and crew safe from direct contact with the sparks.
Do I need a permit for a cold spark machine?
In most cases, you don’t need a fire permit since cold spark machines are considered non-pyrotechnic. However, it’s smart to check local venue rules before the event.
